A hometown boy with a knack for storytelling and woodcarving; and a deep appreciation for his rural upbringing, returned to his roots with stories...

Pelican sightings were reported at Maplewood State Park Sept. 4, in the South Lake Lida area. Photo submitted by Maplewood park manager Bill...

The annual Pelican Rapids area Chamber of Commerce meeting and dinner is at Lida Green’s Golf Course Sept. 11. The evening begins with social hour at 5 p.m. The annual...

Homecoming highlights include: Friday, September 191:50 p.m.- 2:35 p.m. Walking Parade and Pep Fest in Leaders Gymnasium2:40 p.m.- Coronation in...

Great River Energy, wholesale electric supplier to Lake Region Electric Cooperative, proposes to rebuild and upgrade approximately 16 miles of an existing 115-kilovolt (kV)...

A cell phone tower near Highway 34 and Tamarack Lake will be the focus of a public hearing at the Scambler Town Hall September 17, 6:15 p.m.The communications tower plan...

Rev. Beth Monke, who recently completed her seminar training at Luther Seminary, is the newly called pastor at Grove Lake Lutheran Church.  Her...

A rural Pelican Rapids man who was the focus of a missing person alert, was found Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 2.Richard Evenson and his vehicle were...

In late 2021, land close to Fish Lake and near Dunvilla, northeast of Pelican Rapids, was given to Otter Tail County. This was done with the...

The 28th Annual Oktoberfest is October 9-11, throughout the Pelican Rapids lakes area. For nearly three decades, the Oktoberfest committee has invited the public to three...

There’s nothing “holy” about scammers—who have no shame in luring money from churchgoers.  Trinity Lutheran Church, Pelican Rapids, is the latest victim. A phony email was...

Lake property owners make efforts to preserve and protect lakes and rivers in Otter Tail County. They work closely with soil and water conservation employees in east and...

The Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is calling for nominations for its annual awards, which will be presented at the organization’s banquet on Thursday, September...

Rural barns are among the most endangered architecture in the land.  Thousands of barns have been lost due to neglect, lack of maintenance, and the...

The Pelican Rapids Public Library will launch a new LEGO Club this fall, giving students in grades 4-8 a chance to build, create and...